Archives for January 2012

S’alright: we had the classic black pump yesterday. If, however, you’re in a bit more of a playful mood, I like this colorful shoe from Ivanka Trump’s new shoe line. Fuchsia pink, orange, and beige details — I love it. I think it would look great with neutrals like navy and white. (The shoe also … Read More about Coffee Break – Ivee Pump

How can you improve your writing? Reader L wonders… I am hoping that you and your readers can help me! I am looking for suggestions on how to improve my technical writing skills, either through online courses, tricks, tips — really anything. This is a subject near and dear to my heart — in addition … Read More about How to Improve Your Writing

Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This blouse has so many things I enjoy: fitted waist, peplum flounce, cutouts on the arms, and 100% silk — gorgeous, gorgeous. What a great blouse to make an impression during an otherwise boring workday. It’s $228 at Saks. Nanette … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Strutting Short Ruched Sleeve

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Linea Pelle has some great sales going on, and I like this intelligent little doohicky: a lighted key fob for your purse. Love the red, love the leather, love the fact that it not only holds your keys but serves as a flashlight to help you dig around in your bag to find whatever it … Read More about Coffee Break – Purse Light Key Fob

2018 Update: We still love these basic black pumps under $250 — but you may want to check out our most recent roundup of comfortable work heels instead (don’t miss our category of great pumps under $100!). Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re … Read More about The Hunt: Basic Black Pumps Under $250

Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I love adventurous, saturated colors like bright yellow in super classic shapes, such as this Rag & Bone tuxedo jacket. The main question, however, is thus: How to wear it? I like it with the dark blue and white as … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Tuxedo Jacket

Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Cutouts are one of the major trends I’m seeing right now, and while I feel like they’re often too sexy for the office, I really like them for the weekend. This circular blouse from Emerson Thorpe (available in a zillion different colors!) looks like it hits the … Read More about Weekend Open Thread

Liking these posts? Follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! (We also Tweet if we hear about a good sale through our CorporetteDeals Twitter feed.) – Slate has an interesting article on clothing sizes. – Both AlreadyPretty and Lisa from Privilege discuss how … Read More about Weekly News Update

Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I look terrible in beige, which is why I’m always amazed at how much mileage I’ve gotten out of beige jackets that I’ve bought (usually on deep discount, such as this one) to keep at the office. I’ve worn them … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Seam-Pocket Jacket

While this handbag is littler than I’d like, it’s lovely — ladylike and feminine without, I think, crossing the line. I’m a fan of the black-on-black version, but I’ve pictured the equally cute black-on-taupe version as well. (There is a hot pink-on-hot pink version, for the Elle Woods-types among us.) It’s now $297 (was $425) … Read More about Coffee Break – Bow Valley Rosa

Do people look down on professional women whose husbands have “blue collar” jobs? Reader C worries about her fiance, a mechanic… My question is this: I am an aspiring law student who comes from a poor background. I really have no idea how educated people *truly* look at those who have less of an education … Read More about The Blue-Collar Husband

Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This is an unusual sweater, but on the right woman it could be beautiful. According to the 17 reviews it runs small, but is great to accent a small waist, and the material feels more like a sweater than a … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: ‘Twist and Turn’ Boiled Wool Jacket